Triumph Thruxton 1200 vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thruxton 1200 vs Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650. Triumph Thruxton 1200: 97 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 203 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 161 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Thruxton 1200
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
112 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
161 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
203 kg
198 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,750 rpm
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
112 Nm @ 4,950 rpm
52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
161 km/h
Weight
203 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thruxton 1200
8.5/10
"A stunning weekend weapon that demands commitment and rewards it handsomely."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Stunning build quality throughout
+Brembo brakes inspire confidence
Cons
−Ergonomics punish longer rides
−Early fueling issues persist
−Premium parts cost serious money
Royal Enfield Continental Gt 650
7.8/10
"Underrated, underpriced, and properly fun — buy one confidently."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Harris-designed chassis handles well
+Incredibly affordable used prices
Cons
−Switchgear quality feels budget
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Limited wind protection at speed
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